Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Service Description

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents. These regulations protect the public and all individuals involved in transporting the dangerous goods by defining dangerous goods and setting specific rules for their transport. Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours to complete. Online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at any time and can resume where they left off. The duration will vary depending on the individual learner and their prior knowledge of the subject matter. Who should take this Course? Every day, drivers like you are safely transporting dangerous goods across Canada. It may seem like a simple thing: Drivers doing their job without incident. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (or TDG) is regulated to help you protect yourself, the public, and the environment from damage. Transport Canada TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, all persons engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the aspects of handling such goods. The content of this course is applicable for all workplaces across Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and the Northwest & Yukon Territories. Completion Requirements: At the end of the online module participants must successfully complete the test. Participants that do not achieve 80% can review the module content and try 3 times, as necessary to advance and complete the course. Upon successful completion, there is a printable Certificate for your records.

Contact Details

• Smithers, BC, Canada